suds
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /sʌdz/
KK: /sʌdz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To create a frothy mass of bubbles, often from soap or detergent in water.
Example
The children loved to play with the suds while washing the car.
Tense Forms
Past: sudded
Past Participle: sudded
Conversation
I think I added too much soap to the bucket; it's starting to suds up everywhere.
Oh no, that can get messy really quick!
Yeah, I should have measured it better before I started.
Next time, just add a little at a time to avoid the big suds!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
froth
foam
bubble
Antonyms
settle
calm
dissolve
noun
Definition
A mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid, often seen in soap or beer.
Example
After washing the dishes, there were lots of suds in the sink.
Conversation
I just finished washing the car, and there are so many suds everywhere.
Nice! Did you use that new soap you bought?
Yeah, it created a ton of suds and made the job easier.
transitive verb
Definition
To wash something using a soapy liquid that creates bubbles.
Example
She suds the dishes before rinsing them off.
Tense Forms
Past: sudded
Past Participle: sudded
Conversation
Did you suds the dishes last night?
Yeah, I did! They were pretty dirty.
I hate when they pile up like that.
Root Explanation
The word 'suds' originates from Old English 'sūð', meaning a frothy or bubbly liquid. It refers specifically to the foam or lather produced by soap or detergent in water.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for frothy liquid, 'sūð', to remember that 'suds' refers to the bubbly foam created by soap.
Visually Confused Words
uds
sus